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Christmas 2017
Advent signals the beginning of the liturgical year. It is a time of preparation as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' birth, as well as His second coming at the end of time. Finally, we prepare to welcome Him into our hearts and lives.
Christmas . . . Celebrating Christ's Birth
Christmas is celebrated in many special ways at Nativity since it is not only the second greatest feast of the Church year but it is also the patronal Feast Day of our parish. Christmas liturgies are filled with joyful sung praise at Nativity. It is our tradition to combine our musical forces and encourage all parishioners to fully participate in these celebrations.
Masses for Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24, 2017):- 3pm (church - overflow in Steiner Hall)
- Please note: The church will not be locked between the 11am and 3pm Masses on 12/24.
- 4:30pm (church & school auditorium - overflow in Steiner Hall)
- 6pm (church)
Christmas Day (Monday, December 25, 2017):- Midnight (church, with 11:30pm prelude)
- 7am (church)
- 8:15am (church)
- 11am (church)
Click here for Music for Christmas Liturgies. - 3pm (church - overflow in Steiner Hall)
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Advent 2017
To help our parishioners more fully prepare for the miracle of Christ's birth, Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church offers the following opportunities for personal reflection and communal prayer. All members of the parish are welcome to join in prayer through:
Parish Penance Service
All parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend our Advent Parish Penance Service. Several priests will be available to hear private confessions and help us prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas.
Tuesday,
December 19, 2017
7pmSolemn
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Thursday,
December 7, 2017
5pm mass (vigil)
Friday,
December 8, 2017
Mass Times:
7am, 8:15am, 5pm, 7pm4th Sunday of Advent - Catholics are obliged to attend Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent (12/24 or the evening of 12/23) as well as for Christmas.
- Evening Masses at Nativity on 12/24 will count for Christmas, but not for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
- The church will not be locked between the 11am and 3pm Masses on 12/24.
Masses for the 4th Sunday of Advent Sunday,
December 24, 2017:- 5pm (Saturday), 7am, 8:15am, 9:30am, 11am